S&w 686-1

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by Razorwire

, take a look on the crane to see if this beautiful 686 has received the "M" stamp. The hammer nose bushing is to be replaced, and if the work has been done, the "M" will be stamped on the crane.


One other thing to look at: Mine left the factory without the Forcing Cone being cut. I had the tools and did the work myself. It sure put lots of little holes in my arms prior to finding out it wasn't done

Ok so I looked. "M686-1" is on the crane. Does this mean it's been repaired?

[Razorwire]

I would assume so. Our armorer stamped them as S&W had specified that it had to be on the crane. Prior to that, there was no "M" anywhere.